As the title says, I think a very very cool addition to the game, that could also generate income through decoration sales, and also give players more to spend energy on, is the addition of player housing-like mission lobbies. I understand this would be a giant task on the back end of the spectrum, but feel as though every player would love this addition.
Picture this:
You open Spiral Knights for a lovely day of grinding, hit the mission screen, open our sweet and not so loving home of FSC, and decide to que up for a public party. Your placed in a lobby with a player who has statues of themself, statues that could be earned through certain challenges(like hitless Vanaduke, hitless DFV, just to name a few) All the rare decorations that could be earned through events, and your sat there questioning what have you done with your Spiral Knights career? does your mission lobby look up to par Mr. nothing but a Moorcroft chair? I didn't think so!
While this doesn't seem like a dream situation, it would make u really impressed, and want to do the same thing one day. Everyone's "home" or mission lobby would be different and all have different vibes or things they like to showcase.
Again I understand this would be a great task in the backend of things. But I am curious to hear players perspectives on it and the devs thoughts!
Forgot to add that the ready room camera could be moved to view the players mission lobby instead so both the player and their "home" are in view!